Our Complete Guide to the Best San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Panels

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San Diego Comic-Con is right around the corner, which means we here at Nerdist are beginning to bolster our immune systems with vitamins and supplements in preparation for the Con-Flu. And to have fun! Between panels and the floor, Comic-Con throws gallons of nerd culture at you, and it can get overwhelming. If you’re planning to go to Comic-Con, and your immune system can handle almost 140,000 people coughing and sneezing, you might want to know what’s there to see. Here’s a list of all the major panels announced that caught our eyeballs; for an utterly, 100% complete list, be sure to check out the full schedule over at Comic-Con.org, whence these descriptions came.

Wednesday July 19

6:00–10:00 p.m. Special Sneak Peek Screenings (Warner Bros.) – Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television Group will be previewing their upcoming shows. Series to be previewed will include new ones such as Deception, Krypton, and Black Lightning, as well as a new episode of Teen Titans Go! (Ballroom 20)

10:15—11:15 a.m. Ghostbusters 101: A Ghostbusters Panel of Biblical Proportions!– Join Ghostbusters co-creator Ivan Reitman and the IDW Ghostbusters brain trust of Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Tom Waltz as they discuss the long-running, critically acclaimed, and fan-adored Ghostbusters franchise including everything from the classic original movies to the long-running comic book history at IDW Publishing. (Room 6DE)

10:30—11:30 a.m. DreamWorks Voltron: Legendary Defender, a Netflix Original Series – Join executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos, co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Tyler Labine as they debut the first episode of season 3 of the Netflix original series DreamWorks Voltron: Legendary Defender, as moderated by our very own Kyle Anderson! All attendees will receive an SDCC-exclusive poster created by the Voltron crew. (Room 6BCF)

11:00—11:50a.m. Anything Goes with John Barrowman – John Barrowman’s going to get sing-song-y and surely outrageous in his one-man show where any question or quandary or request is a go. (Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront)

11:00—12:00p.m. Batman: The Animated Podcast LIVE! – Justin Michael (Netflix’s Buddy Thunderstruck, Amazon’s Danger & Eggs) hosts a live episode of the hit podcast with a 25th anniversary celebration of the legendary cartoon Batman: The Animated Series. Featuring an interview and Q&A with Kevin Conroy (the voice of Batman), plus more surprise guests who worked on the show and helped make it an instant classic. (Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library)

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Hasbro: Transformers – Get an exclusive glimpse at the latest toys yet to hit shelves from the Transformers: Generations Power of the Primes product line. Also, go behind the scenes of the Transformers: The Last Knightfilm line and the movie Masterpiece Collection. The Transformers team members will also host a Q&A session to answer your burning questions. (Room 25ABC)

12:00—1:00 p.m. Saban’s Power Rangers: Toys and Collectibles Power Hour – Join Jason Bischoff (global consumer products director, Saban Brands) and a panel of esteemed guests invite for a sneak peek at the Power Rangers 25th anniversary toy plans and what’s to come for the rest of 2017. Panel and Q&A moderated by our own Dan Casey. (Room 25ABC)

12:00—1:00 p.m. Sherlock Comics with Steven Moffat – Join in for a talk on all-things Sherlock manga with showrunner, writer, and producer of the Doctor Who and Sherlock TV series Steven Moffat and producer Sue Vertue. Each audience member will receive a free gift! (Room 5AB)

12:30–1:30 p.m.Justice League Action Video Presentation and Q&A (Warner Bros.) – Producers Jim Krieg and Butch Lukic will be joined by members of the voice cast, including Diedrich Bader, Jason J. Lewis, Rachel Kimsey, and voice director Wes Gleason. Panelists will screen a new episode and answer questions. (Room 6A)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Colony: Season 3 Revealed(USA) – The cast of Colony and executive producers Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Ryan Condal (Hercules) take fans “behind the wall” of the upcoming third season with a dynamic Q&A and an in-depth look back at last season’s shocking finale. (Indigo Ballroom)

2:00—3:00 p.m. Teen Wolf (MTV) – Take a look back at where it all began. Expect series regulars, surprise guests, and one last chance to say goodbye to a TV show that defied expectations at every turn. (Hall H)

4:00—5:00 p.m. Marvel: Next Big Thing – Get a sneak preview of what the rest of the year holds in store for your favorite Marvel heroes, as well as the upcoming Generations weekly series, featuring a panel of Editor-in-chief Axel Alonso and editors Nick Lowe and Sana Amanatwith Cullen Bunn (Generations: The Phoenix) and Margaret Stohl (Generations: The Bravest). (Room 5AB)

4:30—5:30 p.m. American Gods: Collaboration to the Nth Degree – Scott Hampton will take the audience step by step through the process of making a comics page for the Dark Horse American Gods comic, beginning with the text from the novel by Neil Gaiman, then to script and layout from P. Craig Russell, next to lettering by Rick Parker, then to finished line art, and finally painting and digital coloring by Scott. (Room 2)

5:00—6:00 p.m. BritBox’s Classic Doctor Who Panel with Lost Episode Preview and Q&A – Join our very own Kyle Anderson as he moderates a chat between Peter Davison (the Fifth Doctor), Colin Baker (the Sixth Doctor), and Sophie Aldred (Ace) abot the original run of the world’s longest-running sci-fi television show. You’ll also get a sneak peek at a newly reconstructed lost episode of the Second Doctor story “The Wheel in Space,” coming soon exclusively to BritBox, the digital streaming service with the most comprehensive collection of British programming-and home of Classic Doctor Who on SVOD. (Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront)

5:30—6:30 p.m. ComiXology and IMDb: Kevin Smith’s Comic Book Movie Trivia Mayhem – Pretty self-explanatory: Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) and a panel of pop culture expert contestants, including Fatman on Batman’s Marc Bernardin and writers for CW’s The 100 Julie and Shawna Benson, for a freewheeling round of comic book movie trivia. Two judges, comiXology CEO David Steinberger and founder and CEO of IMDb Col Needham, will award points based on the creativity of the answers. (Room 6A)

10:00–11:00 a.m. Young Justice Q&A (Warner Bros.) – Series producers Greg Weisman, Brandon Vietti and key members of the creative team, including art director Phil Bourassa will discuss the return of Young Justice and the upcoming Young Justice: Outsider. (Room 6BCF)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Game of Thrones (HBO) – Panelists TBA, but we give you full permission to yell “Khaleesi!” even if Emilia Clarke is nowhere to be found. There are only two seasons left, so we expect big things from this panel. (Hall H)

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.The Geek & Sundry Panel with Felicia Day – Our friends over at Geek & Sundry have the second best panel of the week! Felicia Day (founder of Geek & Sundry, MST3K), Marisha Ray(Critical Role), Hector Navarro (Mothership, Shield of Tomorrow), Ivan Van Norman(Sagas of Sundry), Erika Ishii (Game Engine), Amy Dallen (The Wednesday Club), Eric Campbell (Shield of Tomorrow), and Sean Becker (The Guild, head of video at Geek & Sundry) discuss what it takes to make that broadcast magic happen and what the future of their programming may hold. (Room 5AB)

3:45 – 4:45 p.m. The Gifted (Fox) – Panelists TBA. In traditional X-men fashion, Fox’s newest show follows a family with two mutant children on the run from the government. (Ballroom 20)

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Preacher(AMC) – Panelists TBA, but we’ll riot if we don’t see this. This panel hits at an odd time, since Preacher Season 2 is ongoing, so it’s unclear what they will be showcasing. (Hall H)

5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Marvel’s The Defenders(Netflix) – Jeph Loeb and surprise guests discuss what’s coming in the superhero crossover. Netflix has been putting out some of the best superhero content there is, so we’re crazy excited for this one. (Hall H)

Saturday July 22

10:00-10:45 a.m. ABC’s Once Upon a Time – The residents of the enchanted forest enter season 7, facing their greatest challenge yet as the Evil Queen, Captain Hook, and Rumpelstiltskin join forces with a grown-up Henry Mills and his daughter Lucy on an epic quest to bring hope to their world and ours. Along the way, new fairy tale characters and old search for true love, find adventure, and take sides in the ongoing struggle of good against evil as classic tales are once again twisted and reimagined. Co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis (Lost) and Adam Horowitz (Lost), executive producer David H. Goodman(Without a Trace), and cast members discuss what’s in store for returning favorites as well as the new additions to the Once Upon a Time universe. Moderated by Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor). (Ballroom 20)

10:00-10:50 a.m. Boomerang: Saturday Morning Cartoons – Start Saturday morning the way you’re supposed to-with cartoons! Voice talent heavy hitters Bob Bergen,Jeff Bergman, and Kari Wahlgren discuss iconic Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera characters and their latest roles in Boomerang’s new classics like New Looney Tunes and Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz . There will be games for the kids, trivia for the animation experts, prizes for everyone, and a first look at the newest show coming to Boomerang, Wacky Races ! That’s not all, folks: Attendees will receive a 30-day free trial to the new Boomerang premium streaming service! (Indigo Ballroom)

10:00-11:00 a.m. Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legend and Legacy –Even though the story of Aang and Korra has ended, the fans keep the legacy alive. Moderated by Avatar_Mom, this panel showcases inspired fan artists and conversations with professionals from the series. Help Candice Canes (pottery artist), Cheryl Duong (artist), Paola Harris (artist), and Dante Basco (voice actor, Zuko) celebrate this amazing series and awesome community of fans. There will be a live comic reading, a cosplay contest, and a Q&A. (Room 25ABC)

10:00-11:00 a.m. Comics are for Everyone . . . Aren’t They? – Delving into the experience of being a disabled person in comics and the intersections of disability, race, and gender, this panel will explore the industry’s problems with inclusivity from inaccessible conventions to representation of people of color and disabled characters in comics. With John Jennings (Kindred,Black Comix), Adam Karenina Sherif (Library of Congress, Orbital Comics), Jazmine Joyner(Visionary Comics), Rachelle Cruz (UC Riverside, Experiencing Comics), Johnny Parker II (Neat-O Comics, Broken), and moderated by Rosie Knight (Nerdist, Women Write About Comics). This panel will discuss how creators, critics, retailers, and fans can create a more accessible space within comics, conventions, and fandom. (Room 4)

10:00-11:00 a.m. Let’s Create A Cartoon Series – Experienced animation show creators, including Dean Stefan (Matchbox Big Rig Buddies, Quack Pack), Craig Miller (Curious George, Beast Wars: Transformers), Nicole Dubuc (Young Justice, Transformers: Rescue Bots), and Andrew Robinson (Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters, Young Justice), take suggestions called out by people in the audience, first for a genre, then for a main character, then other characters to add, then the world it takes place in. This is a combination of actual show creation and a sort of improv game. It’s a take on how a show is created-all the elements you must consider, such as what age group it’s for, why the idea of it being about this or that would be too expensive, or why it can’t take place on water if it’s CGI. (Room 9)

10:00-11:00 a.m. The Business of Geek Fashion –Do you ever wonder how a geeky fashion line is created or how companies form partnerships for collections? This panel will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the business of geek fashion. Moderated by Lisa Granshaw, panelists Ed Labay (Hot Topic), Ashley Eckstein (Her Universe), Symantha Perrera (ThinkGeek Denver), Allison Cimino (RockLove Jewelry), Sean Gailey (J!NX), and Tony Kim (Hero Within) will discuss the big changes that occurred in the industry over the last year, how partnerships are formed and grown, where the industry is going next, and more. (Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis)

10:00-11:30 a.m. Inside the Writers’ Room: From Script to Screen and Beyond –If writers’ rooms were like superhero teams, then this lineup would be the Justice League and The Avengers, here to offer an all-star insider’s look at your favorite TV series. The scribes behind some of today’s hottest genre shows share their candid thoughts on how to write, re-write, and actually produce the series you love (and sometimes loathe) in a special supersized session moderated by Sony Pictures Television’s executive senior VP of current programming and development, Chris Parnell. Find out the deep dark secrets (and low-calorie snacks) of the writers’ room-and what happens after your script hits the stage, why editing is considered the final rewrite, and what the alphabet soup of SVOD and OTT mean for the future of the medium you love. The lineup this year includes Ryan Condal (Colony), Gabrielle Stanton (Time After Time, The Flash), Javier Grillo-Marxuach (TheDark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Middleman, Lost), Ashley E. Miller (Black Sails, Fringe, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Steve Melching (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Jose Molina (Agent Carter, The Tick, Firefly), Amy Berg (Counterpart, Da Vinci’s Demons, Eureka), Dave Rogers (director, The Mindy Project, The Office), and Mark A. Altman(The Librarians, Castle, Agent X). (Room 24ABC)

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Warner Bros. Pictures –Ready Player One, Justice League, and Blade Runner 2049 are the highlights of what will be one of the show’s biggest panels, with appearances from the likes of Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, and the entire JLA. (Hall H)

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Salvation: Exclusive Sneak Peek and Panel Discussion –If you had only 186 days to live, what would you do? How far would you go to save the world? CBS’s newest summer event series Salvation is a suspense thriller that centers on an MIT grad student and a tech superstar who make a staggering discovery-that an asteroid is just six months away from colliding with Earth. Join series stars Santiago Cabrera (Big Little Lies), Jennifer Finnigan (Tyrant), Charlie Rowe (Red Band Society), Ian Anthony Dale (Hawaii Five-0), and executive producers Liz Kruger (Extant) and Craig Shapiro (Extant) for an exclusive sneak peek of the first season, followed by a moderated discussion. (Room 7AB)

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The OriginalsSpecial Video Presentation and Q&A – The Originals returns for a fifth season with more supernatural intrigue, romance, and bloodshed in The Big Easy. Join executive producer Julie Plec and series stars for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, and CBS Television Studios, The Originals will air midseason on The CW. The Originals: The Complete Fourth Season is available now on digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29. (Indigo Ballroom)

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The Official Image Comics Panel –What’s new at Image Comics? What’s going on in the comics industry? How do you break into comics? Come listen to Ed Brubaker (Kill or Be Killed), Tini Howard(Magdalena), Donny Cates (God Country), Sina Grace (Nothing Lasts Forever), and Nicola Scott (Black Magick) discuss their work, the industry, and even more in this packed panel. (Room 7AB)

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Women Rocking Hollywood: Female Directors Changing the Faces of Film and Television –Wonder Woman broke all records in Hollywood for a film helmed by a female director. Now what? While there’s still a long way to go before women, who make up 51% of the population, are represented proportionately behind the camera, shows like Jessica Jones, Queen Sugar, and The Leftovers are making a huge difference by committing to the inclusion of female directors. This panel focuses on the incredibly talented, successful women who are expanding opportunities for women in film, who have made noise and are winning awards with their work on both the big and small screens. Scheduled to appear: Kirsten Schaffer (executive director, Women in Film LA), Tina Mabry (writer/producer/director, Queen Sugar, Queen of the South), Rosemary Rodriguez (director, Jessica Jones, Sneaky Pete, The Good Wife), Lesli Linka Glatter (director/producer, Homeland ; director, The Walking Dead, The Leftovers), Victoria Mahoney (director, Queen Sugar, Gypsy, American Crime), Angela Robinson(writer/director, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, True Blood), and Gina Prince-Bythewood (writer/director, Love & Basketball, Beyond the Lights). Moderated by Leslie Combemale (Cinema Siren). (Room 23ABC)

2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Entertainment Weekly’s Women Who Kick Ass: Icon Edition with Charlize Theron – Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road . Cipher in The Fate of the Furious . Ravenna in Snow White and the Huntsman . Meredith Vickers in Prometheus. Aeon Flux. For more than a decade, Oscar winner Charlize Theron has embodied strength, power, searing intelligence, and steely determination on screen. Now, as she prepares to beat the hell out of sinister forces in her new movie Atomic Blonde,EW sits down for no-holds-barred conversation with a woman who defies the rules-and creates her own. (Hall H)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sid & Marty Krofft –Sid and Marty Krofft are coming to Comic-Con. Join the legendary producers and their moderator David Arquette and other surprise guests. The Kroffts are experiencing one of the greatest brand rebirths in Hollywood history. Their hit Nickelodeon show Mutt & Stuff just finished shooting 73 episodes. They’re currently in production for a series that is a reboot of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters for Amazon Studios, and they recently produced another pilot for Nickelodeon, rebooting one of their biggest hits, The Bugaloos. Come hear showbiz stories and tales from the 1970s all the way through to the present day. And in an exclusive for Comic-Con, Sid and Marty will discuss their secret new projects in the pipeline for the future. (Room 23ABC)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The Science of Rick and Morty –Our very own Kyle Hill (Because Science, MythBusters: The Search) and special guests open up a portal to the Rickstaverse to rise above and focus on the science behind everything from portal guns to screaming suns. Q&A session burp to follow. (Room 7AB)

2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Happy! – Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel from Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson, Happy! follows Nick Sax, an intoxicated, corrupt cop-turned-hitman whose life is changed forever by a tiny, relentlessly positive, imaginary blue winged horse named “Happy.” The cast and creators of SYFY’s highly anticipated new show premiere a first look at the series and discuss what fans can expect from the TV adaption. (Room 6BCF)

2:50–3:50 p.m.GothamSpecial Video Presentation and Q&A (Warner Bros.) – Series stars and producers. See what’s next for the pre-Dark Knight city. (Indigo Ballroom)

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return –Following a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, the new season of MST3K is now a Netflix Original Series. What was it like to bring the show back, and what’s next for MST3K? Creator Joel Hodgson and cast members Felicia Day, Jonah Ray, Hampton Yount, and Rebecca Hanson take you behind the scenes. (Horton Grand Theater)

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Netflix’s Stranger Things –Netflix invites you to join the cast and creators of the pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things, who are coming to San Diego Comic-Con for the first time! Attendees will be the first to view never-before-seen footage from the second season of the series, which picks up in the chaotic aftermath of Will Beyer’s return to a world that will never be the same. The cast and creators will answer all of your questions about the show and their journey into season 2. (Hall H)

3:30–4:10 p.m. Supergirl Special Video Presentation and Q&A (Warner Bros.) – Series cast and creative team will discuss who Supergirl is gonna punch next! Also probably Season 3. (Ballroom 20)

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Robert Kirkman and Todd McFarlane in Conversation – Todd McFarlane, the creator of Spawn, and Robert Kirkman, the creator of The Walking Dead, sit down for an intimate one-on-one chat. These two titans have forever changed the comics industry in addition to breaking new ground in everything from toys to television to film. What tips do they have for their fellow creators? How did they rise so high? They’ll discuss these topics and more. (Room 6DE)

4:00 – 4:50 p.m. The Magicians(Syfy) – Panelists TBA, but there will probably be some sexy wizards. (Indigo Ballroom)

4:00 – 5:15 p.m. – Midnight, Texas Series Premiere – Universal Television presents NBC’s new supernatural thriller Midnight, Texas ! Welcome to a place where being normal is strange and only outsiders fit in. Based on the bestselling book series by Charlaine Harris (author of the novels that inspired True Blood), comes a journey into a remote Texas town where nothing is what it seems. Home to a vampire, a witch, an angel and a hitwoman, Midnight is a mysterious safe haven for those who are different-a perfect place for anyone looking to hide from the outside world. That is, until the arrival of a powerful psychic and the murder of one of their own. As the town members fight off outside pressures from ever-suspicious cops, deadly biker gangs, and their own dangerous pasts, they band together and form an unlikely but strong family. Join your fellow “Midnighters” for a special screening of the premiere episode along with an exclusive sneak peek and a Q&A session with the cast and producers: François Arnaud (The Borgias), Dylan Bruce (Orphan Black), Parisa Fitz-Henley (Luke Cage), Arielle Kebbel (The Vampire Diaries), Jason Lewis (Sex and the City), Peter Mensah (True Blood), Sarah Ramos(Parenthood), Yul Vazquez, (Bloodline), executive producers Monica Owusu-Breen(Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and David Janollari (Six Feet Under), and author Charlaine Harris. (Room 6BCF)

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Marvel Studios –Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige and special guests provide an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. We can probably expect some finished scenes of Black Panther, a first public look at Captain Marvel’s costume, and new Infinity War details. Feige doesn’t come to Comic-Con unless he has some good stuff to show. (Hall H)

6:45 – 7:45 p.m. X-Files: A Conversation Between David Duchovny and Dirk Maggs –Liquefying aliens. Hissing creatures. Humming spacecraft. This is the otherworldly soundscape of The X-Files: Cold Cases -an Audible original drama that reunites David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, and a cast of familiar voices from the iconic series. Duchovny and Cold Cases producer Dirk Maggs talk about revisiting the rich, sonic tapestry of the X-Files universe, what it means to tell more of Mulder and Scully’s story, and how fans can join the duo’s investigations and experience them like never before by putting on a pair of headphones. Fans may even find out what’s canon and what’s not. (Room 6A)

Sunday July 23

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Spotlight on Paul Dini –Comic-Con special guest Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Dark Night: A True Batman Story) is joined by his good friend David Mandel (writer/executive producer, Veep, Seinfeld ; co-author, Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie) for a lively discussion on the many facets of Paul’s career, ranging from comics to Star Wars to Harley Quinn and maybe even to their short time working together on the Clerks animated series. Bring your questions about cartoons, comedy or whatever-these guys will rattle on about pretty much anything. (Room 7AB)

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Marvel’s Spider-Man World Premiere –Time to roll out the “web carpet,” Spidey fans! Because you’re invited to the world premiere of Marvel Animation’s newest series, Marvel’s Spider-Man ! Hosted by Cort Lane (SVP, animation and family entertainment) and Kevin Shinick (supervising producer, Marvel’s Spider-Man), featuring the MARVELous debut of the new voice of Peter Parker! Be part of the very first audience to see the two-part premiere adventure before it airs later this summer! (Room 6A)

10:30 –11:30 a.m.Supernatural Special Video Presentation and Q&A (Warner Bros.) – Join the series’ stars and executive producers as they discuss what’s next in Season 13. (Hall H)

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Spotlight on Bruce Timm –Emmy Award-winning animator/producer/director (and Comic-Con 2017 special guest) Bruce Timm talks about his career in animation, including the 25th anniversary of the ground-breaking Batman: The Animated Series, his latest project, Batman and Harley Quinn (which had its world premiere at Comic-Con on Friday night), and his comics work. Questions and answer session, too! (Room 7AB)

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Bizarre States –Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News and Mothership) and Andrew Bowser (creative producer/host) take on the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of the paranormal, true crime, occult, and just plain odd. Topics run the gamut from strange news á la “Weird of the Week” to the ongoing feline saga in “Bowser’s Backyard.” Join in as they pull back the curtain on the supernatural, all while they mercilessly make fun of each other. (Room 6A)

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Danger & Eggs –Danger & Eggs, a new Amazon Original for kids, follows the endless adventures of a fearless, teal-haired girl named D.D. Danger (Aidy Bryant) and her ever-cautious best friend, a giant talking egg named Phillip (Eric Knobel). D.D. is always chasing her next big thrill, and luckily for her, Phillip is always there by her side with jerry-rigged safety mechanisms to make her thrill-seeking dreams come true. Join moderator Chris Hardwick (Talking Dead, @midnight) as he talks with the show’s voice talent Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live) and Eric Knobel (Huge Theater), along with guest voice talent Charlyne Yi (Knocked Up), Jasika Nicole (Fringe), Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and the show’s creators Shadi Petosky (Yo Gabba Gabba!, MAD) and Mike Owens (Yo Gabba Gabba!,Animaniacs), for a screening of an episode of Danger & Eggs and an audience Q&A. Danger & Eggs is available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video. (Room 24ABC)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes (Audience Network) – Jack Bender (EP/director, Lost, Under the Dome), Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful), Kelly Lynch (The L Word), Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men, The Practice), and Breeda Wool (UnREAL) discuss their new original series on AT&T Audience Network based on the bestselling Stephen King novel, which follows a demented killer who taunts a retired police detective and the crusade to bring the killer to justice before he is able to strike again. (Room 8)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Doctor Who(BBC AMERICA) – Join Peter Capaldi (the Doctor), Pearl Mackie (Bill), Matt Lucas (Nardole), Michelle Gomez (Missy), writer and actor Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and showrunner Steven Moffat (Sherlock) for a panel moderated by Chris Hardwick that will celebrate Christmas in July and share one last look back with fans at their time with the iconic global hit series. With Hardwick moderating, it’s sure to be a blast. (Hall H)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Hanna-Barbera 60th Anniversary – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment salutes the 60th anniversary of legendary Hanna-Barbera Studios with a panel led by artists and writers who worked side by side with the cartoon icons. Join Alan Burnett (The Smurfs), Spike Brandt (Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz), Tony Cervone (Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery), author and animation historian Jerry Beck, and some surprise guests for a look inside the making of The Flintstones, Jonny Quest, The Jetsons, Magilla Gorilla, Hong Kong Phooey, Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines, The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, Top Cat, Wacky Races, The Yogi Bear Show, and more. (Room 7AB)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Niko and the Sword of Light –Niko and the Sword of Light is based on the motion graphic comic by Imaginism Studios, Inc. (the studio behind character and concept designs for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and Men in Black 3) and Studio NX (The Carrot and Rabbit Show, Tree Fu Tom). Executive produced by Rob Hoegee (Generator Rex, League of Super Evil, Storm Hawks, Teen Titans) and animated by Titmouse (Motorcity, Metalocalpyse, Turbo FAST, Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja), Niko and the Sword of Light follows 10-year-old Niko, who is the last of his kind in a strange, fantastical world. He must embark on an epic quest to defeat the darkness and bring the light back to his land. Armed with his magic sword, brave Niko journeys to the Cursed Volcano, making new friends and powerful foes along the way, all while uncovering secrets about his mysterious past. Moderator Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) is joined by the show’s voice talent Kari Wahlgren (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness), Dee Bradley Baker(American Dad!), and Jim Cummings (Shrek), along with Rob Hoegee, Imaginism’s Bobby Chiu, and Studio NX’s Jim Bryson for a special screening of a brand new episode and audience Q&A. (Room 24ABC)